Nothing teaches a student more about the value of a dollar than having them fund raise and pay part of their own trip. Ask for parent or student volunteers to head a fundraising committee or fund raising event.

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Some successful fundraising companies include the following:

Ideas and Opportunities

http://www.SchoolGrants.org

http://www.FundraisingDirectory.com

http://www.Fundraising-Ideas.org

http://www.BuyforCharity.com

http://www.Fundraising.com

http://www.FundraisingDepot.com

http://www.justfundraising.com

Fundraising Tips:

Fundraising Tips- for Groups

• Traditional Bake Sale
• Sponsor a Spaghetti Feed
• Bake Pizzas (pizza supplies)
• Create A Recipe Book (links for recipe books)
• Raffle Something Cool
• Craft Fair
• Talent Show
• Garage / Yard Sales (group)
• Car Wash
• Hold a Marathon
• Walk-a-thon
• Read-a-thon
• Grade-a-thon (kids get $ for every A,B…)
• Restaurant sponsored Group/School Night
  • Ask a Local Restaurant to donate a night where all proceeds are given to the group.
• Ask for donations of 'Loose Change'.
• Remove and recycle Christmas trees
• Penny or Coin Drives
  • Participants guess how many pennies are in a jar.
• Offer a Parents Night Out/ Baby-sitting service.
• Fun/Unusual contests such as a “Break the Record” contest or “Guess Who’s Legs” contest. Raise money by charging for an entry fee and charging per vote.

Fundraising Tips- for Students

• Delivering a paper route
• Babysitting
• Work at a Latch key or after school program
• Work at a Summer Camp
• Work for your parents
• Tutor younger students

• Do chores around the house
• Wrap presents for family and friends during the holiday season
• Take care of a neighbors House, Pets, Mail when they travel.
• Yard Work, Rake Leaves, Mow Lawns, Shovel Snow